The Highest-Paid Players At Every NFL Position

It is no surprise that the highest-paid position in the NFL is the quarterback. The ten highest-paid quarterbacks this season have an average salary cap figure of $15.2 million, $4.3 million more than the next highest-paid position.

It is also no surprise that Peyton Manning is on the list. However, some of the names at other positions may be a surprise.

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PUNTER: Michael Koenen — $3.3 million

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TEAM: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SALARY: $3.3 million

CAP HIT*: $3.3 million

CONTRACT: 6 years, $19.5 million ($6.5 million guaranteed)

*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract